FSU Databases
The Career Center Library and FSU Libraries subscribe to a number of databases that can assist users in their career search. See below for popular databases to get you started on your search. For assistance with any of the databases, contact a Career Center staff member at 850-644-6431.
Stay ahead of the curve. Find answers to your career questions with these career tools and resources to help you succeed.
Learn about Yourself
Explore Career Options
General
- Candid Career Videos
- CareerOneStop: Business Finder
- Occupational Outlook Handbook
- O*NET
- Vault
- Academic Program Guide
Consider Grad School
General
- America's Best Graduate Schools: USNews
- FSU Undergraduate Academic Program Guide
- FSU International Programs
- Prospects: UK courses and research opportunities
- PhDs.org Grad School Rankings
- Virtual Campus Tours
- Gradsense
- Professional Development
Colleges and Universities
- College Navigator
- GradSchools.com
- GraduateGuide.com
- MastersDegree.net
- Nursing School 411
- Petersons.com
- Teacher.org
Admissions Testing
Gain More Experience
General
- Firsthand (formerly Vault)
- Americorp
- Center for Leadership and Social Change
- Gain Experience for FSU Students
- Nole Central
- Student Opportunity Center (create free account)
- Washington Internship Institute: Institute for Experiential Learning
International
Prepare Job Search
General
Researching Employers
Search Job Opportunities
* Accessible through myFSU Links in your FSU portal under Career Development.
** Password-Protected Sites: FSU students, staff, and alumni may contact a Career Center staff member at 850-644-6431 for guidelines on obtaining access.
Websites in bold indicate subscriptions paid for by the Career Center Library or FSU Libraries.
***Password-Protected Site: Premium access is free to FSU students for 1 year only. After 1 year, it will auto renew at $9.95/month if not canceled. Users can cancel at any time (to stop renewal) and maintain 12 months of premium level access. Contact the Career Center for more information. FSU students, staff, and alumni may contact a Career Center staff member at 850-644-6431 for guidelines on obtaining access.
To Vendors: The Career Center Library regularly evaluates its online resources for usefulness and usability for our clients. If you would like for your organization's link to be considered for inclusion on our website, please review our online resource page here and complete the online questionnaire . Your questionnaire will be reviewed by a committee that meets quarterly for the purpose of evaluating online resources. You will be notified of our decision at that time.
The FSU Career Center Library created this list of links to help you quickly locate websites dedicated to career issues. The list is not intended to be exhaustive, and inclusion of these links should not be interpreted as an endorsement by the FSU Career Center.
Additional Resources:
ARTSEARCH® is a free service of TCG. Search jobs in: Arts - Culture - Education - Theatre - Museum - Gallery - Library Jobs
For students that are interested in acting, dance, performance, etc. Password-Protected Site: FSU students, faculty and staff may contact a Career Center staff member at 850-644-6431 for guidelines on obtaining free access. Use this database to look for work, an internship, acting and performance news, publications and more.
View thousands of career videos! Industry professionals share their job descriptions, backgrounds and preparation advice. Use this database to explore occupations and industries and prepare for your job search.
Access in-depth information about contacts and companies posting jobs with Careershift. Record, save and store your correspondence history records automatically. Create personal marketing campaigns, including unlimited resumes and cover letters easily, and save them to access, print or e-mail.
Vault has rebranded as Firsthand but you still have access to the same great information: Company Rankings & Profiles, Jobs & Internships, Career Guides & Advice and Exclusive Events. Use this link to create your individual account and log-in so that you'll have access 24/7. Use this database to search for a job or internship, to learn about an industry or profession or to get help with resumes, cover letters, interviewing and more.
GoinGlobal provides country-specific career and employment information, including world-wide internship and job postings, H1B employer listings, corporate profiles, and career resources for 30 countries including the largest cities in the U.S. and Canada. Use this database to find a job or internship abroad and the U.S. or to find valuable information on working and living in a specific country or city. Accessible through MyFSU.edu. Find the GoinGlobal link on the left hand side under CampusLife.
The Chronicle provides news reports and editorials on all facets of higher education in the United States, Canada, and abroad, with reference lists of relevant research, books, seminars, workshops, fellowships, and grants. Use this database for career advice, tools and information on succeeding in a career in higher education.
